Question

Match the vocabulary word to its correct definition.

1. zeros of polynomials the term in a polynomial with the highest power 2. quartic polynomial the direction of a graph for very large positive and negative values of x
3. irreducible x-values for which the value of the polynomial is zero
4. leading coefficient fourth degree
5. end behavior third degree
6. leading term cannot be factored
7. cubic polynomial coefficient of the term with the highest power

Answer 1

1. zeros of polynomials -- x-values for which the value of the polynomial is zero

2. quartic polynomial -- fourth degree (polynomial)

3. irreducible -- cannot be factored

4. leading coefficient -- coefficient of the term with the highest power

5. end behavior -- the direction of a graph for very large positive and negative values of x

6. leading term -- the term in a polynomial with the highest power

7. cubic polynomial -- third degree (polynomial)

Explanation:

These are definitions. They need no explanation.